Spanish Conversation · Level 23
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Spanish word
salto
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsalto/
Meaning
- masculine nounjump
Example
Ella dio un salto para alcanzar la pelota.
She made a jump to reach the ball.
More examples
Tras la noticia, el mercado registró un salto en los precios.
After the news, the market recorded a jump in prices.
Core concept
A sudden leap or surge that produces forward progress.
Common phrases
dar un salto
jump
salto de alegría
jump of joy
salto en el precio
jump in prices
Similar words
brinco: Short, springy hop produced by a quick push from the feet.
bote: Rebound of a body or object after hitting a surface, producing a bouncing motion.
Definition in Spanish
Movimiento o cambio súbito que implica avance o mejora, usado tanto en sentido literal como figurado.
Word origin
Derives from Latin saltus, from the verb salire 'to jump', and originally denotes a physical jump before extending to figurative leaps or advances.
Usage tips
- Commonly used both literally and figuratively, often in fixed phrases like dar un salto de calidad or dar un salto adelante to mean a clear improvement rather than a small change.